Homecoming 2026: Ribbon Cutting & Fall Fundraiser
Homecoming: Whale House Ribbon Cutting and Fall Fundraiser
Join us to celebrate a moment in Mendocino County history as we officially cut the ribbon and welcome the blue whale bones home.
The Whale House LaBONEatory is the first building in the Noyo Center Ocean Science Center campus, where we'll articulate our 73' blue whale skeleton and expand and deepen our marine mammal, marine science, and education programs.
Event details
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 4-5 PM (VIP Reception-Invite Only); 5-7:30 PM Public Ribbon Cutting, Festivities, and More
Location: Whale House LaBONEatory on the Noyo Headlands (331 Jere Melo Street, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437)
Evening Highlights
First look at the blue whale bones
Ribbon cutting and community toast
Live music by Soulshine, an 8-piece R&B/Soul band that'll get everyone dancing
Coastal food & drinks
Live auction and raffle
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No cost to attend. Donations gratefully accepted.
Please help us to reach our $80,000 Fall Fundraising goal before September 13.
Want to make a bigger impact? Contact Katherina Audley (katherina@noyocenter.org) to find out how to join the Golden Shovel Club, become a business sponsor, or step up as a lead supporter for this event.
Details
Dress: Put on your ‘good’ sweatshirt and your favorite dancing shoes. Be prepared for variable weather on the Mendocino coast.
Parking: A 3-minute walk from the Whale House on uneven terrain. Please contact us if you require assistance between the end of Jere Melo Street on the Noyo Headlands and the Whale House.
Contact: Katherina Audley, Director of Development. katherina@noyocenter.org
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